Plug Loads

Plug loads refer to energy used by equipment that is plugged into an outlet. In an office, key plug loads include computer and monitors, printers, and copiers. Plug loads can average approximately 30% of electricity use in office settings, much of which can be attributed to parasitic loads.

Accepted by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

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